MYRModel Year Report

1986 Chevrolet Malibu

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1986 Chevrolet Malibu
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:38:36.050Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Malibu Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1997: 443 complaints 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 2000: 922 complaints 2001: 721 complaints 2001 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2004: 1147 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2006: 1115 complaints 2006 2007: 977 complaints 2008: 987 complaints 2009: 1509 complaints 2010: 1360 complaints 2011: 977 complaints 2011 2012: 906 complaints 2013: 835 complaints 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2016: 836 complaints 2016 2017: 702 complaints 2018: 694 complaints 2019: 189 complaints 2020: 196 complaints 2021: 87 complaints 2021 2022: 96 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 39 complaints 2025: 10 complaints 2025
1986: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19805
19813
19822
19831
19861
19893
1997443
1998976
1999789
2000922
2001721
2002567
2003569
20041147
2005975
20061115
2007977
2008987
20091509
20101360
2011977
2012906
2013835
2014351
2015270
2016836
2017702
2018694
2019189
2020196
202187
202296
202364
202439
202510

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

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FRONT PASSENGER LATCHING MECHANISM IS STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950523

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Chevrolet Malibu — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1986 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet Malibu?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet Malibu have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.